West Scranton Youth Killed In Rail Accident At Ebersport
John Swift twenty two employed at Dilmer mills in McKeesport was killed on a railroad near Ebersport Pa while returning home from work. The body will be brought to the city for burial. He leaves a widowed mother and two sisters and many relatives in Nescopeck Green Ridge and Yripp Park. Funeral plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swift
Mt. Pleasant
Ebersport
Meridian Street
Young Swift
Dilmer
John Baines
McKeesport
Regan
Sarah Swift
Sarah
Mary Swift
Disorderly conduct complaints hit multiple localities
Police report numerous complaints of disorderly behavior by boys in various districts and a separate case in Edwards court near Washburn street. A boot black on Price street allegedly struck a young man who appeared visibly bruised, seeking a warrant with only the straw hat as description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Police
Edwards Court
Washburn Street
Price Street
Return Home From England Honored With Party at Cox Residence
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cox of 1904 Price Street hosted a gathering for Mrs. Cox upon her return from England. Guests included numerous Cox relatives and friends, such as Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cox, William Cox, Miss L. J. Cox, and several Shaw and Riley family members. A separate gathering hosted by Mrs. Edgar Bs Frantz on Elizabeth Street in Tripp Park welcomed a party of friends led by Mrs. H. F. Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cox
Price Street
England
Mrr
Alfred Cox
William Cox
L. J. Cox
M. V. Shaw
Graham
Allen
Charles Shaw
Harry Riley
Nicholls
W. Riley
Laborer arraigned over vest theft in Mt Pleasant mines case
John Yahquetine, a laborer at Mt Pleasant mines, appeared before Alderman Kellow charged with larceny of a vest containing three dollars from his boarding boss John Mortis of West Linden. Prosecution says he broke a window to enter. He settled by returning the money and paying costs. Mrs Annie Davis of Schnell court was arraigned for keeping a disorderly house and harboring a husband. held in 300 hall for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yahquetine
Mt. Pleasant
Kellow
John Mortis
West Linden Street
Yuhgustine
Annie Davis
Schnell Court
Nhellow
Mary Maloney
Hennessy Court
Hall
Night Bells chorus to sing at Jackson Street Baptist Church
Those who missed the National Eisteddfod can hear the Sherman Avenue Mission Juvenile Chief and the winning competitive selection “Night Bells” next Sunday evening at the Jackson Street Baptist Church. The services start at 7 o'clock sharp, and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Avenue
Arraignment in Assault Case for George Lamb
George Lamb of 2004 Luzerne Street was arrested by Constable Timothy Jones on Tuesday evening for assaulting his elderly mother and threatening to set fire to the house. Lamb was arraigned in police court yesterday morning, his mother testified, and bail of 300 dollars was set but could not be posted, sending him to the county jail pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamb
Luzerne Street
Timothy Jones
Lamb
Boy Hurt by Horse Bite at North Bromley
Thomas Markey, son of Mr and Mrs George Markey of North Bromley avenue, was injured Tuesday afternoon while helping at the Globe Warehouse rear alley. A horse bit his arm, two teeth sinking into flesh and causing a severe laceration during the loading of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
George Markey
North Bromley Avenue
Globe Warehouse
Fragmentary report of boy injured in building incident
An incomplete account notes a boy being thrown violently against a building aide. A physician was summoned and cauterized the wound, but details are unclear.
Washburn Street church Bible school rehearsal urged
Members of Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible School are urged to attend tonight's rehearsal for Children's Day exercises. Those with orders of service should bring them. The Railroad Auxiliary of Simp son Methodist Episcopal Church will be entertained at Mrs DePuy's North Lincoln Avenue home. The Phillips Brown wedding will occur this evening at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible School
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Community club to hold closing dance in Washington Hall
The Colonial club plans tomorrow evening’s closing dance in Washington hall with Lawrence orchestra providing music. St. David's Episcopal church parish members will join with St. Luke's for a Lake Ariel excursion on June 19.
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Colonial Club
Washington Hall
Lawrence Orchestra
St. David's Episcopal Church
St. Luke's
Lake Ariel
St. Brenden's
Young Men's Institute
Binghamton
Patrick Duffy
Edward Hurst
T. J. Fieming
Thomas Hurst
James McAndrew
M. Ryan
Gideon Moser
Cliss
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
F. Belles
North
Hyde Park Avenue
L. Cc
B. A
St. Leo's Hall
F. C. Fenton
West Park
Marian Fivans
North Sumner Avenue
Garber
Penn Avenue
North Rebecca Avenue
Electric City
McCracken-Maglert
Dunmore
West Scranton Daily Social and Travel Notes
A roundup of local residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Niece of New York visiting friends in West Scranton, Edward Strong at Gettysboro, and nuptials planned for Theodore Harney and Agnes McAndrew in Moscow. Also listed are relatives visiting, returns from trips to Syracuse Buffalo Williamsport and New York, and employment moves in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Niece
New York
West Scranton
A. L. Barnes
Starkcourt
Carmostota
N. Y
Frank Hallett
North Garfield Avenue
Moses ‘Taylor Hospital
E. M. Strong
South Main Avenue
Gettysboro
Theodore Harney
Agnes
Williamsport
Albert Custertine
North Hyde Park Avenue
Gibbs
Mabel
North Lincoln Avenue
Lake Henry
Arthur Phillips
Price Street
Tunkhannock
Thomas T. Evans
Ellen Evans
Sadie Filkins
Utica
Bovard cites merit and integrity in school recredentialing
Professor J D Bovard defends his report on school progress and teacher merit against reporter’s omissions. He asserts that changes in teachers over four years did not undo gains and warns corruption would harm schools. He calls for director reelection decisions based on merit and proper separation from politics or religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bovard
Alow
Edwol Board
Maine
California
Whit
KB. D
Bovard
Woman's Christ in Temperance meets at Mrs Washer home
The Women’s Christ in Temperance union of Dunmore will gather at the home of Mrs Amos Washer of Shoe maker Thursday evening at o'clock. The funeral of James Wilson Jr. is reported after a death in the mine explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christ In Temperance Union of
Dunmore
Amos Washer
James Wilson, Jr
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Shoe Comfort
Ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease claims to ease hot burning feet, prevent blisters and sore spots, and cure foot discomfort. It includes a trial package offer and lists the company as Alica & Olmsteads Leroy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Cragurista
Uboe
Musi
Alica & Olmsteads
Leroy
N.Y
Community notices and school board inspection recap
A meeting to discuss the Fernla affair occurs this afternoon at 2. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church gathers at Mrs. J. G. Bone's home on Blakely street at 2 40 this afternoon. The borough school board inspected the public schools yesterday with Superintendent Charles Hoban and Chief J. T. O'Neill. Prof. Hoban addressed High school scholars. Mr. and Mrs. George Turgeon depart for Chicago for several weeks. Eugene Cannon leaves for New York City to reside permanently.
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Sion
Fernla
B. C
Henry Stenzhorn
Apple and
Throop Streets
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
J. G. Bone
Blakely Street
Charles Hoban
J. T. O'Neill
Accident injures Fred Hess at Sauquoit mill shaft
Fred Hess of 608 Alder street, employed as an elevator operator at the Sauquoit silk mill, fell twenty feet yesterday and was found unconscious. Doctors say no bones are broken but his face and neck are badly cut, with epilepsy suspected as a factor. Further examination by Dr. J. J. Walsh is expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hess
Alder Street
Sauquoit
J. J. Walsh
Accidents and events from Scranton notices and locals
In Scranton yesterday Frank Morley of Pear street drove for Needham the angleraker and fell from a wagon seat on Pittston avenue injuring himself. Needham disputed the tale as imagination of a stable youth. Invitations go out for the Scranton Athletic Club annual chins bake at Baldnee's park on Sunday June 22. A special club meeting is planned for this evening. Patrick Coleman’s funeral is at 9:00 am at his home on Hickory Street, with services at St Peter's Cathedral. A progressive euchre at St John’s hall funds Father O'Reilly's new Orchard street church. St Aloysius IA B society meets tonight in Pharmacy hall. Councilman Charles Graft returns from New York and Ohio after attending an Evangelical convention in Albany. Dr Schley’s Long Hearts & Balsam is advertised with no cure, no pay, via dealers. The Round X club hosts a pirate and clan bake at Robinson's park next Sunday. Mrs King of Genet street was fined $50 and $7.50 costs for selling Aquor without a license. A baby boy arrives at 624 Irving Avenue. Sophie Grieser and John A. Miller of Willow street plan marriage soon. Mrs Henry Zeigler of Cedar avenue was very ill with death expected within hours.
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Frank Morley
Pear Street
Needham
Pittston Avenue
Scranton Athletic Club
Baldnee’s Park
Patrick Coleman
Hickory Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. John’s Hall
Father O
Round X Club
Robinson's Park
Mountain Lake
King
Genet Street
Storr
Jacob Schneider
Irving Avenue
Sophie Grieser
John A. Miller
Willow Street
Henry Zeigler
Cedar Avenue
McKee Family Passes Through On Way Home
A. W. McKee and sons, after a week in Chicago, stopped in town en route to Pottsville. Bailey, charged with assault and battery by his daughters Miss Daisey Markiel, was held under $200 for appearance at nour. Tra Frear of Delaware street joined F. B. Pratt. Henry Smith returned from a fishing trip near Nicholsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McKee and Sons
Chicago
Pottsville
Man Bailey
Daisey Markiel
Nour
Tra Frear
Delaware Street
Pratt
Henry Smith
Nicholsom
Independent bowling team takes lead after revised Scranton results
The Scranton Bowling League independents surge to the head with two wins as league re standings drop games against teams that left the league. South Side also delivered two solid performances offset by missed opportunities while the Arlingtons and Franklins split three, each side displaying steady play. A small fire on Mulberry Street damaged clothing worth about 75 dollars after a flame spread from a closet and was extinguished by the chemical crew. investigators suspect a animal caused the blaze by nipping at a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
South Side
Thomas Potter
Mulberry Street
Penn Avenue
Mud Volcano Eruption Shakes Caucasus Village
A mud volcano near Kobi in Caucasia erupted in June, emitting a cannon like outburst. Residents reported tremors and a column of debris, with local authorities assessing damage and potential evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baku
Russia
Kobi
Caucasia
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Green Ridge
Chorge Oberderfer
Owen Charles
Yripp Park
Dufour
W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Hamburg
Jace
Luce
Charmine
General News
Dunmore Doings
Brrth
South Scranton
Evan Morgan
Breaker Street
M. L. Fine
Sanderson
Mr. Mankiel
von Storch Avenue
T. S. Huffling
Thirteenth Ward
Alder
South Siders
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Franklins
Tean
Arlington
J. Zoisman
Jones Ce
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O'Connell
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Prank Lins
Bircher
Davie
Leltner
J. Klosey
W. Kietor
Rothermel
Heckera
AMG
Cyiseese Peere
Cambrians Peere Eesenwnnas
Scranton Loan Guaranty Company
Wee Ave
Sde
Matel
Meldrum, Scott & Co
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Sugar Trust
JOYCE
Kern
Gunster &Forsyth
Philadelphia
Warren Ehret
Washington Ave
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